Michigan residents who rely on a Bridge Card to pay for food will be getting more money added to their card balance in June. This is the second extra payment this year and is part of the federally funded Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Nearly 700,000 households of the 1.2 million that receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, in Michigan will get the addition of at least $95. This additional payment goes beyond the maximum threshold that was established in April 2020. The maximum benefit for a single person is $234, with a family of eight eligible for up to $1408 per month.
The additional payments will be added by June 22nd, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director, said, “As we continue to return to normal, it’s important to note that there are still many people who are struggling due to the global pandemic. MDHHS believes it is critically important to help people feed their families.”
Recipients do not need to reapply to get the benefit. It will be automatically added.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
